Bradley Cooper stepped out in a trendy navy blue look in New York on Friday – amid his romance with Gigi Hadid.
The 48-year-old actor — who is “very excited” to be dating Hadid, 28 — was alone in the Big Apple while wearing sunglasses and a short haircut.
The Oscar-winning star – who was introduced to Hadid by his ex Irina Shayk, 37, wore a cozy cardigan over a crew-neck top and accessorised with blue trousers.
He looked typically handsome with his graying beard neatly trimmed and wearing a pair of gray utilitarian sneakers.
It comes shortly after it was reported that Bradley and Gigi were introduced by Shayk, with whom he shares daughter Leah, six.
Out and about: Bradley Cooper stepped out in a trendy navy blue look in New York on Friday
Solo: The 48-year-old actor — who is “very excited” to be dating Gigi Hadid, 28 — was alone in the Big Apple while sporting sunglasses and a short haircut
How they met: Bradley’s outing comes shortly after it was reported that he and Gigi Hadid were introduced by Irina Shayk, 37, his ex-girlfriend with whom he shares six-year-old daughter Leah
“Gigi was introduced to Bradley through Irina and their mutual friends in the industry,” says a source who spoke to Message Center.
“Gigi and Irina have been close over the years while working together, and Gigi and Bradley have hung out before, but it’s always been friendly in social settings,” the insider added.
The former couple divorced in 2019, but spend time together while co-parenting their child.
Meanwhile, Gigi is mother to three-year-old daughter Khai from her previous relationship with Zayn Malik.
“Gigi and Bradley have been in touch recently and bonded with their daughters when Bradley asked her out,” the insider said, before noting, “He pursued her and she was definitely interested and excited.”
Earlier this year, Gigi was linked to Leonardo DiCaprio.
“They’ve been casually seeing each other, but it’s extremely new,” the publication’s source continued. “Gigi said she didn’t want a serious relationship.”
“They have a lot in common, and both relate to being parents in the industry.” She wants to pursue acting and is intrigued by Bradley’s perspective and direction. It’s very casual at the moment.’
Fall look: The Oscar-winning star wore a cozy cardigan over a crew-neck top and accessorized with blue trousers
Matchmaker: “Gigi was introduced to Bradley through Irina (Shayk) and their mutual friends in the industry,” a source said
“He hasn’t felt this excitement for a woman in a very long time,” the source emphasized.
As for his professional life, Bradley has suffered backlash for wearing a prosthetic nose in his new film Maestro, which some critics have called anti-Semitic.
In the film, Cooper will play the legendary Jewish-American composer Leonard Bernstein.
The film — starring Sarah Silverman, Matt Bomer and Maya Hawke — opens in theaters on November 22, followed by a Netflix premiere on December 20.